This view shows the rainbow against dark skies. Courtesy of Twitter user @nibsydots

This view shows the rainbow against dark skies. Courtesy of Twitter user @nibsydots

Photo: nibsydots

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Does this photo show the end of a rainbow near 5th Avenue and Terrace Street? Photo courtesy Twitter user @is3b.

Does this photo show the end of a rainbow near 5th Avenue and Terrace Street? Photo courtesy Twitter user @is3b.

Photo: is3b

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The rainbows over Lake union courtesy Twitter user @reallowvibe.

The rainbows over Lake union courtesy Twitter user @reallowvibe.

Photo: reallowvibe

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The view from a residential area courtesy of Twitter user @penra.

The view from a residential area courtesy of Twitter user @penra.

Photo: penra

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While everyone was making beautiful pictures of the rainbow I was searching for leprechauns in a railyard. Seems the gold was in a shipping container. Thanks for your photo submissions!

While everyone was making beautiful pictures of the rainbow I was searching for leprechauns in a railyard. Seems the gold was in a shipping container. Thanks for your photo submissions!

Photo: Joshua Trujillo / seattlepi.com

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Photos: Stunning double rainbow makes appearance over Seattle

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Tuesday afternoon social media was abuzz with images of a dramatic double rainbow that appeared over downtown Seattle. Some even reported seeing a triple rainbow or a rare supernumerary rainbow— a phenomenon where a series of smaller rainbows appear on the inside of the primary rainbow and sometimes the secondary rainbow.

The colorful arches drew countless people to point their smartphone cameras and DSLRs toward the stunning sight. Above are some of the best images courtesy of the photographers.

Tweet your pic of Tuesday’s rainbow to me or email it and I’ll add it to this collection of images that remind us what a gorgeous city we live in.